Three-phase Israel–Hamas war ceasefire proposal
Hamas, Islamic Jihad set conditions for agreement with Israel
Demonstrators rally in protest over the war in Gaza near the United Center where the Democratic National Convention (DNC) is taking place on Aug. 21, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Palestinian factions Hamas and Islamic Jihad articulated their conditions for a potential agreement with Israel on Wednesday.
US diplomatic push for Gaza deal falls short as Mideast violence persists
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken concluded his ninth diplomatic tour of the Middle East on Wednesday without securing a ceasefire in Gaza as violence continues to surge in the Middle East.
Fidan, Blinken discuss Gaza truce efforts on phone
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call to discuss ongoing efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza, as Blinken concluded his ninth wartime tour of the Middle East.
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Blinken wraps up Mideast tour with Gaza truce plea
Top U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken said Tuesday that "time is of the essence" to secure a Gaza truce as he wrapped up a Middle East tour with a plea for a deal.
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Netanyahu trying to 'blow up’ potential deal with Hamas: Israeli sources
Sources from the Israeli negotiating team accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to "blow up" the talks and obstruct reaching a hostage swap deal with Hamas, the Israeli public broadcaster KAN said Tuesday.
Blinken Announces Israel's Acceptance of Ceasefire Proposal, Urges Hamas to Join
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced on Monday that Israel has agreed to a bridging proposal aimed at advancing ceasefire talks, and urged Hamas to do the same before further negotiations set for later this week. Speaking from Tel Aviv, Blinken revealed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel's acceptance of the proposal during a constructive meeting.
Blinken to push for Gaza truce in Egypt after Israel backs US proposal
This picture taken from Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip shows smoke billowing over the Hamad residential towers in Khan Yunis in the south following Israeli bombardment on Aug. 17, 2024.
Blinken: Israel Accepts US Ceasefire Proposal – Hamas Urged to Agree
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has announced that the Israeli government has accepted the proposal put forward by the US last week for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.
While in Israel, where he met with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other officials, Blinken also called on Hamas to agree to the ceasefire.
Blinken meets Israeli leaders at 'decisive moment' for Gaza talks
Top U.S. diplomat Antony Blinken on Monday urged Israel and Hamas not to derail negotiations that he said may be a "last opportunity" to secure a Gaza truce and hostage release deal.
Blinken, on his ninth regional tour since Hamas's Oct. 7 attack triggered the war, said he was back in Israel "to get this agreement to the line and ultimately over the line."
Netanyahu: Meeting with Blinken Held in a Positive Atmosphere
The meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv concluded after three hours.
According to a statement from the Israeli Prime Minister’s press office, Netanyahu “reaffirmed Israel’s commitment to the current US proposal for the release of our hostages, which strongly considers Israel’s security needs.”